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The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 441An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Arcadia resident Eugene R. Wilson who has been named vice president for Institute relations at the California Institute of Technology.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Wilson, Eugene R.

Item ID: 3502AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens

Item ID: 3154AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Engineering

Item ID: 3402AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding rubbish collection.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1956 p. 1; September 26, 1957 p. 1 (rates amended); January 4, 1968 p. 1 (City's control over collection strengthened); January 7, 1968 p. 1 (consider increase in number of licensed firms); January 11, 1969, p. 1 (controversy over increasing number of licensed firms); January 18, 1968 p. 1 (proposal revised); January 25, 1968 p. 1; February 22, 1968 p. 1 (3 additional authorizations approved); March 7, 1968 p. 1 (Transfer of contracts approved); March 21, 1968 p. 1 (ordinance change - grants 2 new permits)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1956 p. 1; September 26, 1957 p. 1 (rates amended); January 4, 1968 p. 1 (City's control over collection strengthened); January 7, 1968 p. 1 (consider increase in number of licensed firms); January 11, 1969, p. 1 (controversy over increasing number of licensed firms); January 18, 1968 p. 1 (proposal revised); January 25, 1968 p. 1; February 22, 1968 p. 1 (3 additional authorizations approved); March 7, 1968 p. 1 (Transfer of contracts approved); March 21, 1968 p. 1 (ordinance change - grants 2 new permits)

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 4038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article gives general idea of projects and local communities in which revenue-sharing money had been used.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-4

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1564AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A chronology of the city has been developed by the school district's Office of Elementary Instruction utilizing information from the Public Library, the Arboretum and the City Clerk's office. The 35+ page volume will be used by the third and fourth grade classes as they study the community's history.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia (City) - History - Chronology

Item ID: 1726AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1939AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A seragraph by Arcadia artist, Edna Lenz, has been accepted for the Pennell collection at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: May 16, 1955

Pages: p. 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: May 16, 1955

Pages: p. 10

Subjects: Arcadia Artist - Edna Lenz

Item ID: 13697AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Characteristics of some of the 90 species of carnivorous plants.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 30, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 30, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 439AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia noted for topflight city school system. From packing shed to 10 school plants, story of Arcadia--8 schools in use, 9th being built, 10th being planned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1953

Pages: p. 12-16

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 13, 1953

Pages: p. 12-16

Subjects: Arcadia Schools-history

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 440AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 444AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A list of San Gabriel Valley towns in the 1st and 5th supervisorial districts and the amount each has used in tax payers' money to finance redevelopment projects.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1256AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fairview Avenue Neighborhood Mini-Park was awarded $56,320 from the Roberti Z'Berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-8

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-8

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2131AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…

Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s; The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s; AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004; Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations; Misc. news clippings

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110A

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 420AF

Collection: Subject Files

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 446AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A non-profit foundation to work with the citizens of Arcadia in an attempt to construct on auditorium is now complete and in operation. Gives details of how the money will be used in case an auditorium drive is not successful.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 556AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 445AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

Biographical sketch of Arcadia resident Eugene R. Wilson who has been named vice president for Institute relations at the California Institute of Technology.

As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

General information regarding rubbish collection.

Article gives general idea of projects and local communities in which revenue-sharing money had been used.

The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.

A seragraph by Arcadia artist, Edna Lenz, has been accepted for the Pennell collection at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Characteristics of some of the 90 species of carnivorous plants.

Arcadia noted for topflight city school system. From packing shed to 10 school plants, story of Arcadia--8 schools in use, 9th being built, 10th being planned.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

A list of San Gabriel Valley towns in the 1st and 5th supervisorial districts and the amount each has used in tax payers' money to finance redevelopment projects.

Arcadia Fairview Avenue Neighborhood Mini-Park was awarded $56,320 from the Roberti Z'Berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

A non-profit foundation to work with the citizens of Arcadia in an attempt to construct on auditorium is now complete and in operation. Gives details of how the money will be used in case an auditorium drive is not successful.

Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.